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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1963

Page

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Lodge Talks With Viet Nam Police Chief Over Crisis

In Saigon U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge met over two hours with Ngo Dinh Nhu on South Viet Nam's political religious crisis. Despite tension, signs of easing martial law appeared as curfews were lifted and university areas reopened. Diem postponed the National Assembly election and civilian censors replaced military ones amid rising troop concentrations downtown.

U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Ngo Dinh Diem Saigon South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Nhu South Viet Nam Nhu National Assembly Diem Saigon University Medicine

Ohio University special edition sells out in Athens

The 64 page Ohio University edition from Athens sold out due to overwhelming reader demand. Editors note extras were planned but all copies sold during distribution.

Ohio University In Athens

Gunman Eludes Search Amid Warren County Firefight

Highway patrolmen and sheriff deputies halted a search near Springboro in northwest Warren County for a gunman who fired at three men Sunday. A day-long search Monday failed to find the gunman who fled into woodland.

Lebanon Springboro Warren County Woodland

Two miners rescued after 14 days in 300 foot cave

Henry Throne and David Fellin were hoisted to the surface from a 308 foot shaft in Hazleton after 329 hours in a small, cold cubicle. Louis Bova remained trapped, with drilling efforts continuing to reach him as officials planned a second lifeline hole.

Hazleton Henry Throne David Fellin Throne Felli Louis Bova Throne and Fellin Charmbury Hazleton State Hospital Ira Mills Gordon H. Smith Smith

Marchers Pledge Calm Amid Washington Civil Rights March

Washington civil rights march leaders urged calm and dignity as a massive demonstration loomed. Uncertainty over transportation and possible rail strike could strand thousands. estimates placed attendance between 100000 and 250000. special trains and buses began moving toward the capital with a freedom train expected in Washington by Wednesday morning.

Washington Congress Sy Posner Posner Southern Christian Leadership Conference Martin Luther King Jr A. Philip Randolph Brotherhood of Railway National Press Club Florida Georgia South Carolina South

Eisenhower urges anti aggression reservation to test ban treaty

Former President Eisenhower proposes a U S reservation to allow use of nuclear weapons to halt aggression affecting vital interests. He sent a letter to Senator Fulbright endorsing the treaty while seeking a sole U S judgment on weaponry and timing. Senate leaders warn the proposal could jeopardize the pact.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower United States Sen J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Adm Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Mansfield Harry S. Truman Fulbright

U.S. Cost of Living Hits Record High in July

The Labor Department reports July CPI rose one half percent to 107.1 with food and gasoline driving increases. Prices climbed 1.5 percent from a year earlier due to food housing medical care and tobacco while officials call the year overall reasonably stable.

Washington Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau Arnold Chase

Seven Arrested in Huntington Segregation Demonstration

In Huntington, seven Negroes were arrested after demonstrations at a segregated restaurant. The city manager was censured for dining in the establishment, and Negro leaders pressed City Council for decisive action.

Huntington W. Va

Miner’s Wife Wins Battle Over Husband’s Mining

Hazleton Pa Anna Fellin wife of Davey Fellin wins long battle urging him to quit mining after he and Henry Throne survived entombment in a coal mine. Doctor Fedullo reports Fellin told him Anna wins and vows to call it a day underground.

Fellin Davey Fellin Henry Throne

Firebug Blamed for $150,000 Riverview Orchids Blaze

Deputy State Fire Marshal Michael Milello said a firebug caused a $150,000 blaze at Riverview Orchids Inc. in East Liverpool, with arson suspected as the building burned for over two hours. A second fire hit a storage shed later, a man was seen fleeing, and about 13,000 orchid plants and materials were destroyed.

East Liverpool Michael Milello Riverview Orchids, Inc Mirello Milello Youngstown Charles Bosco Riverview Orchids

Rail Bill On Time Question Rail Bill On Time

Senate debates stalled as lawmakers weigh a measure to avert a nationwide railroad strike set to trigger at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Railroad spokesman J. E. Wolfe said carriers will not extend the deadline despite talks. Senate leaders eyed a possible general agreement or a limited arbitration bill as House plans a Wednesday vote.

Washington Senate Congress J. E. Wolfe Warren G. Magnuson Senate Commerce Committee Magnuson House Commerce Committee House

Hocking County Wins Federal Grants for Public Works

Logan and Hocking County receive 272500 in federal grants from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for streets sewers and pumping stations. Projects include East Logan street paving, storm sewer installation, West Logan sanitary sewers, South Logan sewer work, and Vine Street paving with work to start within 120 days.

Logan Hocking County Housing and Home Finance Agency East Front St C&o East Logan Pottery and Maple Sts West Logan South Logan Vine St Walnut St

Ohio Lock Damaged By Tug Boat Near Marietta

The motor vessel Vulcan with 11 loaded barges struck Lock 17 on the Ohio River near Marietta, damaging a section of the dam. The Vulcan, owned by J & L Steel Co of Pittsburgh, caused delays in river traffic. Emergency repairs started and are due to be finished by September. The Senate has sent to the House a three year extension of federal aid to airports.

Huntington W. Va Vulcan Ohio River Marietta U.S. Engineers District Office J & L Steel Co Pittsburgh Washington Senate House

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